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Bow Skills Peer Crit: presentation and framing with Art & People
Thursday 20th October 2022 , 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join art advisor and founder of Art & People, Claudia Kennaugh as she gives us a crash course on the fundamentals and best practice of presentation, framing, and how to leverage these when imagining potential collectors and followers of your work.
To kick things off, Claudia will be talking through the importance of materials, finish and framing, and how the choices you make can have a huge impact on the way people see and experience your work. You will leave this section of the crit with a clear checklist of pointers to refer to when considering the presentation of your work.
The second part of the crit will involve an interactive framing masterclass in which you will be able to experiment with a number of different frame samples and mount colours, receiving 1:1 curatorial advice and suggestions from Claudia and other artists in the group. We will also talk through alternatives to framing and more experimental ways to navigate around it.
Artists are encouraged to bring along examples of their own work to the crit, either physically or digitally.
(Concession rate applies to students, over 65s, under 18s, Bow Arts artists, National Art Pass members, and key workers)
More about Art & People and Claudia Kennaugh
Art & People is a Bristol-based art advisory service offering guidance to artists and collectors.
Art & People founder, Claudia Kennaugh, has worked in the arts for over 15 years. First as a musician and performing artist, then gallery manager, art advisor and partner of the Hollywood Road Gallery, London. Claudia has nurtured the careers of many artists over the years, curated countless fairs & exhibitions and helped many collectors to buy, frame and hang art in their homes. Her keen curatorial eye is eagerly sought after and in Spring 2022 she was on the judging panel of Jackson’s Painting Prize.
Since the launch of Art & People in 2019, Claudia has supported the professional development of artists all over the UK, as well as in Europe and North America with one-to-one guidance, workshops and online tutorials. In partnership with organisations such as Bow Arts Trust, Wimbledon Studios, Visual Artists South West and Spike Island, Claudia delivers workshops and talks to help to support and foster thriving artist communities.
Her empathetic understanding of what it takes to live off your art and inside knowledge of the industry are a rare combination. By guiding artists and collectors simultaneously, Claudia is able to create new connections and opportunities, bringing it all full circle.
‘‘Artists are often on the back foot due to a lack of knowledge and support. I want to help change that.’’ – Claudia Kennaugh
About Bow Skills
Bow Arts seeks to support creative professionals at all stages of their careers. In 2015 Bow Arts launched Bow Skills in response to an artist survey which showed over 90% of practicing artists find it useful to receive further support outside formal education.
Bow Skills is a dynamic and relevant programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which is informed by an artist steering group and open to all creative practitioners across London. The programme of talks, panel discussions, new skills labs and peer crits is open to all, with concession rates available to students, over 65s, under 18s, Bow Arts artists and key workers.
Access information
The Bow Arts Trust office has step-free access throughout from street level, including to the accessible toilet, and is service animal friendly. This venue does not have a hearing loop system.
Accessible parking is not available on-site but blue badge parking can be found 500m away on Fairfield Road.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility at this venue or event, would like to make us aware of any access requirements that you have in advance of visiting, or would like this information in an alternate format including Easy Read, please email nunnery@bowarts.com or call 020 8980 7774 (Ext. 3)
Transport Information
Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
Nearest station(s): Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away, and Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away.
Bus: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488 and 8 all service the surrounding area.
Bike: Bicycle parking is located at Bow Church Station. The nearest Santander Cycles docking station is at Bow Church Station.
